Gophers Land Top Tight End Bakko

Minnesota Gophers secure a major commitment for their 2027 recruiting class with four-star tight end Brooks Bakko, ranked 120th nationally and 7th at his position. Bakko, a 65, 205 lbs beast from Kindred High School, earned North Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year honors with 41 catches for 757 yards and 12 TDs, along with 70 tackles and 7 picks on defense. This commitment, along with four-star tight end Drake Mikkelsen, positions the Gophers with two of the top 20 tight ends nationally for 2027, building significant depth at the position. With 8 commits, including a QB from California and local talent from Minnesota, the Gophers are off to a strong start in their recruiting efforts. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9cb59ce8336c3cb